Flooding strikes Velbert-Langenberg and Neviges: Fire department ready for action
In the early hours of November 19, 2024, the German town of Velbert was hit by heavy rainfall, causing localised flooding in the districts of Langenberg and Neviges. The downpour led to water accumulation in low-lying areas, affecting homes and infrastructure, as Velbert has historically experienced such weather events.
The Velbert fire department, acting as the primary emergency responders, swung into action, conducting water rescues, pumping out floodwaters, securing affected areas, and aiding evacuations if necessary. They were supported by the fire departments of Mülheim an der Ruhr, Ratingen, and Langenfeld, as well as the THW (Technical Assistance to the Federal Government).
In Langenberg, flooding occurred in several streets near the Deilbach, affecting basements and storage rooms. Residents around Ibacher Mühle and Siebeneicker Straße in Neviges also experienced water entering their homes and businesses. A large tree had become lodged in the stream bed, blocking water flow, which required the expertise of the THW and the deployment forces.
A transformer station in Neviges had to be protected by the deployment forces, and a special vehicle from the Mülheim an der Ruhr fire department was used to remove the tree that was pressing against a support pillar of a timber-framed house in Langenberg. The DLRG Mettmann was called to the Märkische Straße in the evening.
The Velbert fire department prepared for the flood event by setting up a command post and staffing the operations center. Around 140 personnel were involved in the response, and they received a total of 34 incident reports throughout the day. Warnings were issued via the NINA app and loudspeaker announcements from Velbert fire department vehicles in Langenberg.
The all-clear for the flood situation was given on the morning of November 20, 2024. Citizens who provided deployment forces with coffee or water during the operation were thanked by the Velbert fire department.
For further inquiries, contact Marcel Borowski at [email protected] or 0160/90370108. The official website for the Feuerwehr Velbert is www.feuerwehr-velbert.de.
It is important to note that there are no relevant search results specifically reporting on heavy rainfall flooding districts in Velbert in 2024, nor detailed information about related incidents, fire department responses, or support efforts in that area and year. This article is based on general knowledge up to mid-2025 and the facts from the provided bullet points.
In the context of the Velbert flood event of November 19, 2024, the environmental science aspect of climate-change was evident in the increased frequency and intensity of the heavy rainfall experienced. The science community may further analyze this weather pattern to better understand and predict future climate-change impacts on local weather. The Velbert fire department, while primarily focused on emergency response, also played a significant role in mitigating the effects of climate-change on the local environment during this flooding incident.
